DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend recently bought a new car on a whim and announced he was leaving on a cross-country trip without planning a destination or duration. Now he’s uninterested in any activity ...

Have you ever found yourself blindsided by emotional distance from someone you love that’s living with bipolar disorder? If so, you’re not alone. Many people in relationships with partners managing ...

Lauren and I have been friends for a long time. More than once, she had mentioned to me that she had bipolar disorder, but I never gave it much thought. It always seemed under control, and I knew she ...

No matter how long you’ve been caring for a loved one who has bipolar disorder, it’s never easy to see signs of recklessness, irritability, or depression — especially if their comments or behaviors ...

Following the high profile suicide of iconic fashion designer Kate Spade, we are shedding light on a silent killer. Bipolar disorder (once known as manic depression or manic-depressive disorder) ...

Menopause and bipolar disorder (BPD) may both affect your mood. Learn how to manage the symptoms of menopause and BPD with sleep, diet, exercise, stress reduction, and medical and medicinal management ...

People with cancer, heart disease and other conditions have come to expect treatments that their medical teams "personalize" just for them, based on tests. But care for mental health conditions hasn't ...